Southern Cross Defense News and Movements

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Secure Coded Transmission to Southern Cross Command NORMAN[/b]

[quote]"SOUTHERN CROSS FORCES ASSEMBLING; [b]STOP;[/b] TROOPS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ARMED; [b]STOP;[/b] UFE FORCES SETTING UP FORWARD OPERATING BASE; [b]STOP;[/b] ENCLOSED TRANSCRIPT OF FORCES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR COMBAT; [b]STOP;[/b] SOUTHERN CROSS FORCES WILL PROCEED SOUTH TO PREPARE TO INVADE AUSTRALIAN FREE STATE; [b]STOP; END OF TRANSMISSION.[/b]

[b]ENCLOSED TRANSCRIPT - AVAILABLE FORCES[/b]

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[*] [b]First Brisbane Brigade[/b]
[*] [b]Second Brisbane Brigade[/b]
[*] [b]Third Brisbane Brigade[/b]
[*] [b]Gold Coast Brigade[/b]
[*] [b]Dirranbandi Brigade[/b]
[*] [b]Sunshine Coast Brigade[/b]
[*] [b]Frontier (Dynevor & Nockatunga) Brigade[/b]
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[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified - Military Directive Order #MD3262011[/b]

[i]In the interests of defending the sovereignty of the Union, the government of the Union of the Southern Cross enacts Directive #MD3262011 and hereby reorganizes the Defense Forces of the Southern Cross. This will ensure the continued defense and military projection capabilities of the Union, and ensure an organized protection of the state. While these forces are not entirely complete yet, they represent a benchmark of where the Union will be when the military is fully active and organized at its projected height.

The basic hierarchical unit of the Ground Forces of the Southern Cross Defense Forces will be the Division, which will be made up of two to three brigades of two full 'heavy' configuration regiments with a 'light' configuration artillery regiment of two artillery battalions. Each full 'heavy' configuration regiment will be made up of four battalions of infantry or armor. Infantry battalions will have a five companies of two hundred soldiers each, with five platoons of fifty men each, each company also has a heavy weapons platoon and combat engineer platoon provided. Armored battalions will have four squadrons of twenty-two tanks each, with four troops of five tanks each, as well as a squadron headquarters troop of two armored vehicles, one other squadron of the tank battalion will be made up of mechanized infantry, of five platoons of thirty men each, with a total of twenty-five infantry fighting vehicles. These divisions also include one 'heavy' artillery regiment configuration units, which will have three artillery battalions as opposed to the 'light' configurations of two battalions. Divisional commands will have their own self-intrinsic maintenance, quartermaster, medical, headquarters, and support units that will allow them independent operation.

Independent brigades of the SCDF will have two 'light' configuration regiments, which have the same configuration as 'heavy' regiment configurations, except will be made up of three battalions instead of four. These independent brigades will primarily be fast expeditionary force or fast reaction units, and will also include a 'light' configuration artillery regiments as well. These independent brigades will also have their own self-intrinsic maintenance, quartermaster, medical, headquarters, and support units that will allow them independent operation.

Artillery battalions will have a standard configuration of twenty guns each, with five batteries organized into four guns each.

Mechanized infantry units (not attached to armored units) will have seven armored personnel carriers per platoon to transport, five of them being armed with standard machineguns only, the other mounting a heavy weapons turret.

To maintain the readiness of reserve formations, all regular line units will have one company of reserves, with the exception of the fast reaction brigades. On top of this, all reserve formations will maintain one company, squadron, or battery of full-time troops. This will allow these forces to maintain equipment and weaponry of the reserve formations, and keep combat readiness high, so that no unit is truly a 'full-time' reserve unit.

Marine Regimental Combat Teams (RCTs) are usually deployed as self-supporting forces, with their own structure, which includes two full battalions of infantry, two squadrons of armor, as well as their own battalion of 105mm artillery.[/i]

[b]First Division[/b]

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[*] Headquarters Group, First Division
[*] 1st Brigade - Victoria Hussars Regiment (Mechanized), 17th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), 1st Field Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] 5th Brigade - Queensland Dragoons Regiment (Armor), 21st Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), 5th Field Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] 13th Brigade - Queensland Regiment (Mechanized), Brisbane Hussars (Reserve - Mechanized), 13th Field Regiment (155mm Towed)
[*] 1st Heavy (Artillery) Regiment (155mm Towed)
[*] 101st Maintenance and Supply Group
[*] 201st Field Hospital Group
[*] 301st Field Support Unit
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[b]Second Division[/b]

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[*] Headquarters Group, Second Division
[*] 2nd Brigade - New South Wales Borderers Regiment (Light Infantry), 16th Infantry Regiment (Reserve - Light Infantry), 2nd Field Regiment (105mm Towed)
[*] 6th Brigade - Sydney Rifles Regiment (Light Infantry), Brisbane Light Infantry Regiment (Light Infantry), 6th Field Regiment (105mm Towed)
[*] 2nd Heavy Regiment (Mixed 155mm/105mm Towed)
[*] 102nd Maintenance and Supply Group
[*] 202nd Field Hospital Group
[*] 302nd Field Support Unit
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[b]Third Division[/b]

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[*] Headquarters Group, Third Division
[*] 3rd Brigade - Australian Light Horse Regiment (Mechanized), 19th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), 3rd Field Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] 7th Brigade - Frontier Hussars Regiment (Armored), South Australian Dragoons (Armored), 7th Field Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] Tasmanian Horse Guards Regiment (Reserve - Mechanized - Attached Heavy Regiment)
[*] 3rd Heavy Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] 103rd Maintenance and Supply Group
[*] 203rd Field Hospital Group
[*] 303rd Field Support Unit
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[b]Fourth Division[/b]

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[*] Headquarters Group, Fourth Division
[*] 4th Brigade - Gold Coast Regiment (Mechanized), Tasmanian Dragoons Regiment (Armored), 4th Field Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] 8th Brigade - Melbourne Light Infantry Regiment (Light Infantry), New South Wales Infantry Regiment (Reserve - Mechanized)
[*] Canberra Infantry Regiment (Reserve - Light Infantry - Attached Heavy Regiment)
[*] 4th Heavy Regiment (Mixed - 155mm SP/Towed)
[*] 104th Maintenance and Supply Group
[*] 204th Field Hospital Group
[*] 304th Field Support Unit
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[b]Ninth (Rapid Reaction) "Victoria" Brigade[/b]

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[*] Melbourne Light Horse Regiment (Mechanized)
[*] Murray River Regiment (Light Infantry)
[*] 9th Field Regiment (155mm Towed)
[*] 409th Rapid Reaction Support Group
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[b]Tenth Reserve Brigade[/b]

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[*] Sunshine Coast Regiment (Reserve - Light Infantry)
[*] Frontier Light Infantry Regiment (Reserve - Light Infantry)
[*] 10th Field Regiment (105mm Towed)
[*] 410th Brigade Support Group
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[b]Eleventh Reserve Brigade[/b]

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[*] New South Wales Dragoons Regiment (Reserve - Armored)
[*] North Queensland Hussars Regiment (Reserve - Mechanized)
[*] Victoria Light Horse Regiment (Reserve - Armored - Attached Unit)
[*] 11th Field Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] 411th Brigade Support Group
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[b]Twelfth (Rapid Reaction) Brigade[/b]

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[*] South Victorian Light Horse (Armored)
[*] Governor General's Light Infantry (Mechanized)
[*] 4th Marine Regimental Combat Team (Attached Unit)
[*] 12th Field Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] 412th Rapid Reaction Support Group
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[b]Independent Marine Regiments/Commands[/b]

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[*] 1st Marine Regimental Combat Team
[*] 2nd Marine Regiment Combat Team
[*] 3rd Marine Regiment Combat Team
[*] Amphibious Support Group
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[i]Note: The forces of the Southern Cross are expected to increase slowly to include Central Reserve formations, but the formations now represent a benchmark that will hopefully be achieved soon after training and procurement is completed.[/i]

Edited April 1, 2011 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified - Southern Cross Defense Procurement[/b]

The Southern Cross Naval Defense Forces (SCNDF) have procured the following vessels for the now burgeoning armed forces;

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[*] One [i]Emperor Jade[/i]-class Stealth Destroyer - Renamed SCS [i]Attacker[/i]

[*] Two [i]Qing-II[/i]-class Frigates - Renamed SCS [i]Pursuit[/i], and SCS [i]Shadower[/i]

[*] One [i]Storm[/i]-class Amphibious Assault Ship - SCS [i]Storm[/i]

[*] Four [i]Chongqing[/i]-class Amphibious Landing Docks - Renamed SCS [i]Persistence[/i], SCS [i]Endurance[/i], SCS [i]Fortitude[/i], and SCS [i]Steadfast[/i]

[*] Two [i]Supplier[/i]-class Joint Support Ships - SCS [i]Supplier[/i], and SCS [i]Provider[/i]
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The Southern Cross Air Defense Force (SCADF) have also began the procurement of aircraft for the air defense of the nation, including the following models;

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[*] F-23D Air Superiority "Black Widow" Stealth Fighter
[*] F-35F Multirole "Lightning" Stealth Fighter
[*] Rafale "P" Multirole Fighter
[*] F-111 "Aardvark" Multirole Tactical Strike/Electronic Warfare Aircraft
[*] U-47F Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle "UCAV"
[*] B-1S "Lancer" Strategic Bomber/Missile Truck
[*] B-2F "Spirit" Stealth Bomber
[*] C-17 "Globemaster" Strategic Airlift/Tactical Transport Aircraft
[*] C-400N Heavy Tactical Transport Aircraft
[*] C-124 "Atlas" Heavy Strategic Airlift Aircraft
[*] KC-10 "Extender" Refueling Aircraft
[*] E-3 Sentry AWACS Aircraft
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The following helicopters will begin to be procured as well, to increase the tactical viability of the Ground Defense forces, as well as the capabilities of the Naval Defense Forces

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[*] LH-6 "Little Bird" Light Utility Helicopter
[*] UH-60 "Blackhawk" Medium Utility Helicopter (SH-60 "Seahawk" Naval Helicopter Variant)
[*] HH-53 "Pave Low" Heavy Utility Helicopter (SH-53 "Super Sea Stallion" Naval Helicopter Variant)
[*] CH-47 "Chinook" Heavy Utility Helicopter
[*] AH-60 "Thunder" Heavy Assault Helicopter
[*] RAH-66 "Comanche" Light Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopter
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Edited March 27, 2011 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Public News[/b]

"Due to increased hostilities and the possibility of armed conflict in Western Australia, the SCADF will begin flying patrol missions with AWACS aircraft along the Pihana border, and along the international airspace limit along the coasts. These patrols are mandatory protocol for the SCADF when conflict has come to Australia, or the potential for conflict is there."

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified - Ministry of Defense to Governor General's Office[/b]

"Upon review, we are hereby canceling the [b]F-111 "Aardvark"[/b] Procurement Deal, and splitting the roles of the aircraft between the following two aircraft;"

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[*] [b]F-15E "Strike Eagle"[/b] - Tactical Strike Fighter-Bomber (Has greater air-to-air capabilities, and much more maneuverable and flexible a platform)

[*] [b]E/A-18 "Growler"[/b] - Electronic Warfare Aircraft (Has greater maneuverability, and much more flexible a platform, has carrier-borne capabilities as well)
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[TheShammySocialist]

[center][size="6"][b]Announcement: Naval Construction and Procurement Program - SCNDF[/b][/size][/center]

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[b][i]Phantom[/i]-class Littoral Combat Ship - Four Under Construction/Laid Down, Two more Planned[/b]

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[b]Battle-class Heavy Destroyer - One Under Construction/Laid Down, Two more Planned[/b]

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[b][i]Deterrence[/i]-class Regional Deterrence Frigate - Two Under Construction, Two more Planned[/b]

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[b]Commonwealth-class Attack Submarine - Two Under Construction, Three more Planned[/b]

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[center][b]Cockatoo Island Dockyards, Incat Shipyards Tasmania, and General Dynamics Oceania all have begun construction series on all of these ship classes. These ships can be built to specifications, and the Union of the Southern Cross is currently taking orders. Using advanced construction techniques, including modularity building for superstructure components and internal systems, it is believed that the orders for the SCNDF will be completed in a record time.

Both the regional deterrence frigate and heavy destroyer units will be armed with the newest air defense systems, the LANDSKNECHT ADS BLOCK 1, one of the most advanced Air-Defense Systems currently available on the market.[/b][/center]

Edited May 1, 2011 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Military Directive Order #MD3282011[/b] – [i]Under the auspices of continuing to improve the SCGDF, the Ministry of Defense and Governor General have further marked new units whose ranks are to be filled.

The inclusion of Army Aviation Regiments is a first, and goes along these guidelines; Army Aviation Regiments include two battalions of helicopter gunships. Each battalion will be made up of three squadrons of twelve helicopters each, one squadron will be made up of "Comanche" Light Attack Helicopters, the other two squadrons will be made up of "Thunder" Heavy Assault Gunships.

Also as a new feature, is the airmobile regiments, which will be assigned helicopters as modes of transit. Each company will be assigned a total of fifteen UH-60 Medium Utility Helicopters, or six HH-53 Heavy Assault Helicopters, depending on availability and mission specifications. Including the standard companies, each airmobile regiment will also have a squadron of Heavy Assault gunships attached.

Border Regiments are light-configuration regiments designed to act as border protection units, with specific experience in counter-insurgency warfare, and conduct airborne, vehicle, and foot patrols of their regions. The border regiments also include an airborne component of a squadron of Light Attack Helicopters, and three squadrons of UH-60 "Blackhawks". Included inside the border regiments are also mobile radar units, and Surface-to-Air Missile Battalions, armed with mobile launchers. The standard SAM Battery of a border regiment consists of a company of eight short range missile launch vehicles, and six long-to-medium range missile launch vehicles, depending on availability.
This new directive also attaches a company of eight short range SAM batteries to each mechanized or armor battalion, for increased anti-air protection.[/i]

[b]5th Division[/b]

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[*] 13th "Para" Brigade – 1st Parachute "Blue Devils" Regiment, 2nd Parachute Regiment, 13th Field Regiment (105mm Towed)
[*] 15th Brigade – South Australia Light Horse (Airmobile), Melbourne Hussars (Airmobile), 15th Field Regiment (105mm Towed)
[*] 17th Reserve Brigade – Tasmanian Light Horse (Reserve - Airmobile), Sydney Rifles Regiment (Reserve – Light Infantry), 17th Field Regiment (Reserve – 155mm Towed)
[*] 5th Army Aviation Regiment
[*] 105th Maintenance and Supply Group
[*] 205th Field Hospital Group
[*] 305th Field Support Unit
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[b]Special Operations Division (SOD)[/b]

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[*] Z Unit (Battalion – Tier 1 SOF)
[*] Special Air Service Regiment (Light Configuration Regiment – Tier 1 SOF)
[*] Naval Commando Battalion Group (Two Battalions – Tier 1 SOF)
[*] 1st Commando Regiment (Heavy Configuration Regiment – Tier 2 SOF)
[*] 2nd Commando Regiment (Heavy Configuration Regiment – Tier 2 SOF)
[*] Incident Response Regiments (Support Regiment – Special Emergencies Battalions)
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[b]Border Regiments[/b]

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[*] North Queensland Border Regiment (Out of Norman, Queensland)
[*] South Queensland Border Regiment (Out of Camooweal, Queensland)
[*] Northern Borderers Regiment (Out of Indulkana, South Australia)
[*] Western Borderers Regiment (Out of Border Village, South Australia)
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[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Military Directive Order #MD3292011[/b] - [i]In the interests of increasing the reliability, strength, and readiness of the Southern Cross Ground Defense Forces, the Central Reserve Command is created.[/i]

[b]Central Reserve Command[/b]

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[*] 18th Infantry Regiment (Light Configuration Regiment - Light Infantry)
[*] 22nd Infantry Regiment (Reserve - Heavy Configuration Regiment - Mechanized)
[*] 23rd Infantry Regiment (Reserve - Heavy Configuration Regiment - Light Infantry)
[*] 24th Infantry Regiment (Reserve - Light Configuration Regiment - Mechanized)
[*] 25th Infantry Regiment (Heavy Configuration Regiment - Mechanized)
[*] 26th Infantry Regiment (Reserve - Light Configuration Regiment - Light Infantry)
[*] 3rd Commando Regiment (Heavy Configuration Regiment - Tier 2 SOF)
[*] Governor General's Light Infantry Regiment (Heavy Configuration Regiment - Light Infantry)
[*] Duchess of Brisbane's Dragoons Regiment (Heavy Configuration Regiment - Armored)
[*] Lady Protector's Regiment (Light Configuration Regiment - Armored)
[*] Queen's Royal Lifeguards (Heavy Configuration Regiment - Armored)
[*] 34th Armored Regiment (Reserve - Light Configuration Regiment - Armored)
[*] 39th Armored Regiment (Reserve - Light Configuration Regiment - Armored)
[*] 41st Armored Regiment (Reserve - Heavy Configuration Regiment - Armored)
[*] 1st Army Aviation Regiment
[*] 3rd Army Aviation Regiment
[*] 4th Army Aviation Regiment
[*] 1st Heavy Construction Regiment
[*] 2nd Heavy Construction Regiment
[*] 3rd Heavy Construction Regiment
[*] 768th Independent Combat Engineer Regiment
[*] 790th Independent Combat Engineer Regiment
[*] Expeditionary Force Command Group
[*] Expeditionary Force Long-term Medical Group
[*] 18th Field Regiment (Reserve - 105mm Towed)
[*] 19th Field Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] 20th Field Regiment (Reserve - 155mm SP)
[*] 21st Field Regiment (Reserve - 155mm Towed)
[*] 22nd Field Regiment (Reserve - 105mm Towed)
[*] 6th Heavy Regiment (Reserve - 155mm SP)
[*] 7th Heavy Regiment (155mm Towed)
[*] 8th Heavy Regiment (105mm Towed)
[*] 9th Heavy Regiment (155mm SP)
[*] 708th Long-term Support Group
[*] 709th Long-term Support Group
[*] 715th Long-term Support Group
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[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified - Army Inventions Directorate to Minister of Defense[/b]

"In keeping with our tradition of continued improvement of existing combat systems, we are suggesting the procurement/development of an Urban Armor Kit Upgrade for existing Leopard 2A9 Main Battle Tanks. With the increase in combat operations involving counter-insurgency (COIN) operations, as well as increased urbanization across the world, we believe these upgrades are [i]extremely[/i] beneficial to the already excellent service the current Leopard gives the SCGDF. The kit, which we have dubbed Project ATUSK - "Australian Tank Urban Survival Kit", will feature the following upgrades;

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[*] Reactive Armored Blocks installed underneath existing point-detonate anti-missile kits, to increase protection to the vehicles' side armor. These upgrades will extend down to bottom half of the road wheels, providing excellent anti-armor missile and shell protection.

[*] Extending a point-detonate anti-missile kit for the rear half of the vehicle, to cover access points and exhaust systems of the engine.

[*] Strengthened frontal armor for the loaders' machinegun, which an all-around turret armor system, that will provide the loader, when manning his position, with extra protection from all sides. This will come at a cost of visibility, but will ensure that the loader survives most small-armors attacks on the machinegun position.

[*] Remote-controlled .50 M2E2 Machinegun for the tank commander, which allows the commander to man the machinegun by remote control from inside the safety of the turret. With multiple camera angles, it will allow the commander to engage soft enemy targets at significant range with exposing himself to snipers or enemy small-arms fire.

[*] Tank-Infantry Coordination Phone; this communication phone, mounted in an armored box on the right rear corner behind the engine allows increased combined arms coordination between infantry and armor support. This will allow the tank to engage threats that may not be visible to its crew, but visible to infantry, and saves the infantry from having to communicate with armored forces by exposing themselves to fire, or using a separate radio set. The phone will have direct link to crew members' radio headsets, as if they were right in the tank, directing fire, except, providing a different view on the situation.
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[kitex]

***Private***

We would like for engineers from General Dynamics Oceania and Supermarine Australia to come and direct the building process of F-22s and M1A2 tanks.

Sincerely,

Blue Heaven Government

[TheShammySocialist]

[quote name='kitex' timestamp='1301435152' post='2680160']
***Private***

We would like for engineers from General Dynamics Oceania and Supermarine Australia to come and direct the building process of F-22s and M1A2 tanks.

Sincerely,

Blue Heaven Government
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[b]Secure Transmission[/b]

"The services of General Dynamics Oceania and Supermarine Australia will have a projected cost approximately ten million dollars per project, but may run over that cost. Both companies are willing to be involved in the project, and will request health insurance and lodging for their stay in Blue Heaven."

[i]Southern Cross Foreign Office - Strategic Services Division[/i]

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified - Cockatoo Island Dockyards to the Ministry of Defense[/b]

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[b][i]Conqueror[/i]-class Arsenal Ship - One Under Construction/Laid Down, Two more Planned[/b]

Edited March 29, 2011 by TheShammySocialist

[kitex]

[quote name='TheShammySocialist' timestamp='1301435448' post='2680164']
[b]Secure Transmission[/b]

"The services of General Dynamics Oceania and Supermarine Australia will have a projected cost approximately ten million dollars per project, but may run over that cost. Both companies are willing to be involved in the project, and will request health insurance and lodging for their stay in Blue Heaven."

[i]Southern Cross Foreign Office - Strategic Services Division[/i]
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***Private***

That is understood. We will wire the money and the health insurance and housing will be paid for in full.

Sincerely,

Blue Heaven Government

[TheShammySocialist]

[quote name='kitex' timestamp='1301440415' post='2680218']
***Private***

That is understood. We will wire the money and the health insurance and housing will be paid for in full.

Sincerely,

Blue Heaven Government
[/quote]

[b]Secure Transmission[/b]

"They'll be on the next Qantas Flight out, we thank you for doing business with the Union of the Southern Cross."

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified - Thales Australia to the AID[/b]

"We are ready to begin procurement of 81mm Mortar Systems, which will provide infantry companies with a standard support weapon that has shown to have an excellent combat service record since the Second World War. Denel Australia has also agreed to supply ammunition that may reportedly extend the range up to seven kilometers, making this already lethal system even more deadly."

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[b]Public Statement to International Corporations[/b]

"The Southern Cross Ground and Naval Defense Forces are currently looking for an Amphibious Assault Vehicle with the ability to carry up to ten or more fully-armed combat troops."

[Triyun]

The United Federation of the East offers the Sino Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle as a tracked unit. It sports a 1200 horsepower system, is designed for over the horizon launch, is equipped with the latest generation ECM and targeting systems. The Unit sports active protection against enemy projectiles. Further it has 30mm fully automatic cannon and a 7.62 mm machine gun. Because the units dimensions have been designed in conjunction with the amphibious warfare vessels we have already sold you, the UFE feels this would make a fine addition to your arsenal. The unit can carry up to 17 soldiers.

[TheShammySocialist]

[quote name='Triyun' timestamp='1301508878' post='2680754']
The United Federation of the East offers the Sino Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle as a tracked unit. It sports a 1200 horsepower system, is designed for over the horizon launch, is equipped with the latest generation ECM and targeting systems. The Unit sports active protection against enemy projectiles. Further it has 30mm fully automatic cannon and a 7.62 mm machine gun. Because the units dimensions have been designed in conjunction with the amphibious warfare vessels we have already sold you, the UFE feels this would make a fine addition to your arsenal. The unit can carry up to 17 soldiers.
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"We would like to order three-hundred and fifty of these vehicles, and like to buy production rights so we may make upgrades of our own if we so choose in the future.

On another note, we would like to establish forward operations detachments, for the purposes of strategic planning for both security and humanitarian reasons at Cam Ranh Bay, and Fort Beihai. These detachments would be staffed with personnel with experience in East Asia, and the Americas, and provide a forward command structure for our units in the event of a security situation that requires our nation to deploy assets, for whatever reason, to these areas. These would be joint civilian and military groups."

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified - Cockatoo Island Dockyard to the Ministry of Defense[/b]

"We have redesigned the current [i]Conqueror[/i]-class Arsenal Ship, and will be using the same keel as it, however, we have designed the upper body to be much more sleek, and thus stealthier. We have begun construction on this new design, and will have a working ship within a year, a second keel is being laid down, and it will be finished a month afterward."

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[Triyun]

We shall instruct our factories to begin construction and our forces will begin permitting deployments to both Fort Beihai and Cam Ran Bay.

[TheShammySocialist]

[i]Military Directive Order #MD3302011

In the interests of continued development of the armed forces, and the strengthening of combat capabilities amongst all units, [b]Military Directive Order #MD3302011[/b] is hereby enacted.

Under this directive, all mechanized and armored forces will be assigned two M247 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Artillery Vehicles, as well as one M163AM Close-in Weapon System Vehicle to their headquarters company. These units will be particularly useful for combat support, as well as anti-aircraft, anti-helicopter, and in the case of the M163AM, provide some defense against inbound missile systems. Also as part of this directive, light infantry units will be given an increase of FIM-92 Stinger missiles, for increased anti-aircraft protection. All infantry (mechanized/light infantry) units will also be issued the standard L16 81mm Mortar system, in a quantity of four per company, to provide extra artillery support for each company.

Also under this directive, the creation of Anti-Aircraft Regiments is approved, with a standard configuration that follows. The AA Regiment will be made up of three battalions, which in turn has four batteries, with a total of five launchers per battery, for a battalion total strength of twenty launching vehicles. Also approved in this mix, is the inclusion of one M163AM CIWS Vehicle, as well as one M247 SP AAA Vehicle for the headquarters company. Each battalion will have its own resupply vehicles, mobile radar units, and security group. Each battery will be comprised of two short-range launch vehicles, and three medium-to-long-range missile launch vehicles.

Lastly, the directive also trumpets the creation of RARU or "Regional Aircraft Response Unit" Command, under the direction of the SC Air Defense Force. Each State in the Union will be afforded a certain amount of "RARU" Groups. The responsibility of these units will be to re-arm, refuel, and maintain aircraft at remote facilities if the SCADF is dispersed and must use secondary locations to maintain its presence in the country. The creation of these units will give the SCADF a flexible arm across the country, in being able to operate from austere locations, including highways and remote airstrips. RARU Groups will be made up of armament trucks, fuel tankers, and mobile maintenance shops, as well as basic command and control facilities, and on occasion, mobile radar trucks.

The following additions to the order of battle are completed underneath this new directive;[/i]

[b]14th "Australian Irish" Rapid Reaction Brigade[/b]

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[*] Queen's Irish Regiment of Australia (Heavy Configuration/Mechanized)
[*] Victoria Irish Rangers (Light Configuration/Light Infantry)
[*] South Australian Irish Rifles Regiment (Light Configuration/Light Infantry)
[*] 34th Heavy Regiment (155mm Towed)
[*] 914th Sustainment Regiment
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[b]Queensland Air Defense Corps[/b]

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[*] 1st AA Regiment
[*] 5th AA Regiment
[*] 9th AA Regiment
[*] 15th AA Regiment
[*] 17th AA Regiment (Reserve)
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[b]Victoria Air Defense Corps[/b]

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[*] 2nd AA Regiment
[*] 6th AA Regiment
[*] 12th AA Regiment
[*] 22nd AA Regiment
[*] 26th AA Regiment (Reserve)
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[b]New South Wales Air Defense Corps[/b]

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[*] 3rd AA Regiment
[*] 7th AA Regiment
[*] 13th AA Regiment
[*] 19th AA Regiment
[*] 23rd AA Regiment
[*] 25th AA Regiment (Reserve)
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[b]South Australia Air Defense Corps[/b]

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[*] 10th AA Regiment
[*] 16th AA Regiment
[*] 20th AA Regiment
[*] 28th AA Regiment (Reserve)
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[b]Tasmania Air Defense Corps[/b]

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[*] 31st AA Regiment
[*] 39th AA Regiment
[*] 47th AA Regiment (Reserve)
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[b]New Additions to the SCGDF Vehicle Fleet;[/b]

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[b]M247 SPAAA Vehicle[/b][/center]

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[b]M163AM CIWS Vehicle[/b][/center]

Edited March 30, 2011 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified - Chief of Naval Operations to Ministry of Defense[/b]

"As requested by the Ministry of Defense, the SCNDF will be proceeding to the Arafura Sea to conduct war games in the region. This will involve employment and testing of the new LANDSKNECHT Air Defense System. The SCNDF has decided to task two [i]Persistence[/i]-class Amphibious Landing Docks, one [i]Pursuit[/i]-class Frigate, one [i]Attacker[/i]-class Stealth Destroyer, as well as the SCS [i]Storm[/i] and SCS [i]Supplier[/i].

These ships will participate in both air defense drills in conjunction with the SCADF, as well as amphibious operations practice in conjunction with members of Z Unit, 2nd Btln./Sunshine Coast Regiment, 1st Btln./1st Marine RCT, and members of the Naval Commandos, on the north coast. The ships will be departing from Brisbane at 2000 Hours tonight, and operate at radio silence while transferring to the Arafura Sea.

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Confidential - Office of the Prime Minister to SCADF/SCNDF[/b]

[i]"After a confidential session of parliament, a majority vote on the air station upgrade bill confirmed the backing of funding and parliament support for the development and major infrastructure upgrades at air installations about the country. There was a general agreement amongst parliament that this upgrade was crucial for the future defense of the nation, and should be undertaken immediately, as it also will provide a significant amount of employment for many Australians. The following upgrades are approved for these installations;"[/i]

[list]
[*] Concrete Revetments
[*] Upgrades in Hangers - Including NBC-proofed Sublevels for Planes and Personnel and Maintenance/Workspaces
[*] Increased Anti-Aircraft Protection
[*] Reinforced Aircraft Shelters
[*] Improved Radar Systems/Command and Control Facilities
[*] Improved Maintenance Workshops
[*] Runway lengthening/doubling/upgrades
[*] Deployable/Protected CIWS systems
[/list]

[i]"The installations are as follows, that shall be upgraded;"[/i]

[b]Queensland[/b]

[list]
[*] SCAS Amberley
[*] SCAS Mason Field
[*] SCNAS Norman
[*] SCAS Mount Isa
[*] SCAS Barcaldine
[*] SCNAS Townsville
[*] SCAS Rockhampton
[*] SCNAS Gold Coast
[*] SCNAS Cairns
[/list]

[b]New South Wales[/b]

[list]
[*] SCNAS Coffs Harbour
[*] SCAS Dubbo
[*] SCAS Sydney (North)
[*] SCNAS Sydney (South)
[*] SCAS Wagga Wagga
[/list]

[b]Victoria[/b]

[list]
[*] SCNAS Geelong
[*] SCAS Bendigo
[*] SCAS Hamilton
[*] SCAS Traralgon
[*] SCAS Sunbury
[/list]

[b]Tasmania[/b]

[list]
[*] SCAS Launceston
[*] SCAS Hobart
[/list]

[b]South Australia[/b]

[list]
[*] SCAS Yalata
[*] SCAS Murray Bridge
[*] SCAS Clare
[*] SCAS Coober Pedy
[*] SCNAS Streaky Bay
[/list]

Edited March 31, 2011 by TheShammySocialist

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Classified - Supermarine Australia to Ministry of Defense[/b]

[i]Advanced testing is beginning on a concept fighter design, known as the 'Switchblade' design, the fighter could prove to be a fast interceptor, as well as be a formidable ground attack aircraft. More information will be available upon completion of the final testing.[/i]

[center][IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/60/NorthropSwitchblade_WingsExtended.jpg[/IMG]


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[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c6/NorthropSwitchblade_WingsFullySwept.jpg[/IMG][/center]

[TheShammySocialist]

[b]Public Statement from the Southern Cross Ministry of Defense[/b]

"By order of the Ministry of Defense, the [b]First Division[/b] is hereby mobilized, along with the [b]3rd Brigade[/b], [b]7th Brigade[/b], [b]9th Rapid Reaction Brigade[/b], [b]14th "Irish" Rapid Reaction Brigade[/b], [b]15th Brigade[/b], [b]Queen's Royal Lifeguards Regiment[/b], and the [b]Governor General's Light Infantry Regiment[/b], along with [b]Heavy Regiments Seven through Nine[/b]. These units are currently observing a [b][color="red"]"ALPHA" Level - Severe Threat Level/Readiness[/color][/b] stance, all other ground units will maintain a [b][color="yellow"]"CHARLIE" Level - Elevated Threat Level/Readiness[/color][/b] stance. Also, the Southern Cross Air Defense Force has been hereby put on full alert, and is to maintain a stance of [b][color="red"]"ALPHA" Level - Severe Threat Level/Readiness[/color][/b].

All Southern Cross Naval Defense Force vessels are to maintain a [b][color="orange"]"BRAVO" Level - High Threat Level/Readiness[/color][/b], and will put to sea immediately."

[b]Classified[/b]

A huge column of trucks, tanks, and other military vehicles roared along both lanes of National Highway 2, towards Mount Isa, towards the frontier with Pihana. This had been the first time the army had gone to full mobilization, and the soldiers riding in their vehicles remained anxious as the huge column passed onlookers. Many cheered them on, as Royal Australian Mounted Police cruisers blocked streets. The gargantuan column rolled through Mount Isa, easily stretching a good forty kilometers long, the dust easily noticeable as they rolled onwards towards the border. Over the column, two full squadrons of F-23 Air Superiority Stealth Fighters, backed up by three further squadrons of F-35 Multirole Stealth Fighters performed combat air patrol.

Right above the column, a huge line of Blackhawk and Pave Low helicopters passed overhead, carrying members of the 15th Brigade, one of the Airmobile Contingents of the SCGDF. AWACS were up all along the coast and interior of the Union, as well as regular combat air patrols being regularly flown in groupings of four aircraft. KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft were working overtime as they kept fighters and bombers alike refueled. Near the center of Queensland, two full squadrons of B-1S Strategic Bombers maintained a steady and lazy wide loop over the region. Even a few transport aircraft were on alert at SCAS Mount Isa, prepared to make runs anywhere if necessary to deliver vital equipment.

Edited April 1, 2011 by TheShammySocialist

[Triyun]

[b]Norman, Australia[/b]

The first shipment of OTH radar systems, naval surveillance long range UAVs, and satellite link up to SAR naval surveillance radars were deployed along with C2 systems for the launching of DF-21 Anti Ship Ballistic Missiles. Additionally thirty of the missiles were shipped with a total order of 100 operational weapons estimated to be ready by years end.

Edited April 1, 2011 by Triyun